New York governor vetoes bill that would make it easier for people to challenge their convictions

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill days before Christmas that…

Mississippi can’t restrict absentee voting assistance this year, US judge says as he blocks law

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge blocked a new Mississippi law that would set criminal…

Illinois is first state to eliminate cash bail, a penalty affecting low-income communities most

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois became the first state in the nation to eliminate cash bail…